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Back to School Mini & Gift Box Tutorial

Hi Everyone I have the last of my Little Yellow Bicycle projects using the Head of the Class Collection to share today. I have had a wonderful time working with Little Yellow Bicycle and I couldn’t have asked for a more positive and enjoyable experience for my first time working directly for a manufacturer. I have two new ideas to share today. Back to School Album Here I have taken a simple generic chipboard album and covered each side of the pages with patterned paper from the collection. I glued the album page to the paper and then using a very sharp craft knife I cut around the edge. I have used a solvent glue as I find it does not warp the paper and clean up of any that spills around the edges is so easy. I then used a piece of very fine grit sandpaper to smooth the edge and add some definition. I have then decorated each page using a variety of embellishments. I was so spoilt for choice here as there is such a wide selection to choose from! With such a collection of embellishments these pages can come together really quickly. I have kept all […]

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Back to School Magnet Board & Tutorial

Hi Everyone I have another Little Yellow Bicycle post to share today. This time a Magnet Board but first let’s take a look at how I made the magnets. Magnets Tutorial These are so quick to make and a great way to use up paper scraps you have lying around. When I make these I love to look at all the tiny details that the designers have put into the paper – it’s amazing what you can find! Here is a quick and easy way to make custom magnets from any paper… Cut or punch circles of paper slightly smaller than the flat side of the glass dome Apply Mod Podge to the surface of the paper you want visible through the magnet and glue onto flat side of magnet When dry, apply a layer of Mod Podge to the other side o the paper (outside) Using a super-strong craft glue, stick a magnet to the underside and leave to dry Magnets Board The magnet board started life as a really ugly magnetic calendar – so I sprayed the outside edges with some tile paint, glued on some patterned paper and when the glue was dry – I applied […]

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DIY Alphabet Writing Cards (LYB)

Hi Everyone Another Little Yellow Bicycle project today – a set of writing cards I made for my son who is just starting to concentrate on his writing skills. **Please note that the giveaway previously listed here has now closed – and was won by Melissa Frank. Details here.** ABC Writing Cards I have made a set of ABC flashcards before similar to this – but when I saw the font on these alphas I HAD to remake one for my son, as now he is beginning to perfect his writing it’s such a handy item to tuck into my bag and keep him amused for those 10 minutes that seem like an hour! I have used the Bus Stop Paper as it has perfect gridlines – which is great for kids just learning to form their letters. This project was very quick to put together Here is a little tutorial to show exactly how I made the cards… Cut strips from the Bus Stop Paper measuring 4.5cm wide. Then cut these into 7.5cm pieces. You will yield 4 per strip (*See note below). You will also need a pack of the Cardstock Stickers and some laminating pouches measuring approximately […]

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Back to School Banner

Hi Everyone – I have another Little Yellow Bicycle project to share today. **Please note that the giveaway previouly listed here has now closed – and was won by Melissa Frank. Details here.** Back to School Banner I was totally inspired to make this banner after constantly admiring the fabulous work of Cassie Box. If you haven’t seen her blog you really should check it out! It’s packed full of fun party ideas and the most wonderful banners you have ever seen! I made this banner for my son’s classroom. One thing I discovered is that banners are so much fun to make – but really hard to photograph! I have kept the decoration simple to let the great colors stand out, and on the end pennants I have added pieces from the Clear Cut Shapes and made some mini flags with the Stick Pins and a piece from the Canvas Stickers Borders. Each “flag” of the banner consists of two triangles with a star, rosette and letter mounted on top with dimensional tape. It’s a project that can be adapted to any occasion and to any size. I have used 3d mounting tape to add some dimension to […]

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Guest Designing for Little Yellow Bicycle!

Hi Everyone I am Guest Designing this month for Little Yellow Bicycle – and can I just say I am a LITTLE excited!! I have four posts coming up to share using one of their latest released collections – “Head of the Class“. I have always been a fan of the Little Yellow Bicycle products and here are my projects from my first guest post. Pencil Box This box started out flat packed as 6 raw wood pieces. I sanded and painted the edges red and then used an old graph paper stamp I had to decorate with white ink and mirror the grid pattern on some of the papers. I then measured, cut and glued pieces of paper to cover all the panels before assembly. I have mainly used the Ruler paper as it is such a fun print and reminded me of the old fashioned slide top ruler pencil boxes. I have used the Back to School paper to decorate the top which again has some lovely ruler detail and also picks up some of the other primary colours used throughout the collection. The stars on the sides just add a little texture and detail to the sides. […]